Richard Boyce

Oct 1, 2023 | biorxiv.org | Richard Boyce |Hyun Yong |James Carmichael |Mark Brandon

AbstractThe involvement of rapid-eye-movement sleep (REMs) in spatial memory formation was recently demonstrated, although how neural activity during REMs influences newly-formed place field stability remains unclear. Here, we combined large-scale single-unit recordings of mouse hippocampal CA1 with an established optogenetic approach enabling REMs-selective inhibition of medial septum GABAergic neurons (MSGABA), resulting in spatial memory deficits when applied post-learning.

Feb 27, 2023 | pres-outlook.org | Richard Boyce

Uniform Lesson for March 12, 2023Scripture passage and lesson focus: Matthew 18:1-9The overall theme of this quarter’s lessons is Jesus Calls Us. But the focus for this first unit of passages is Called from the Margins of Society. What group of people does a particular culture consider on the margins? How does that consideration change over time and the ebbs and flows of civilizations? One of the most difficult aspects of biblical interpretation is hearing these ancient texts accurately.

Feb 20, 2023 | pres-outlook.org | Richard Boyce

Uniform Lesson for March 5, 2023Scripture passage and lesson focus: Luke 15:11-24This week we begin our Spring series Jesus Calls Us. I can’t help it.

Feb 13, 2023 | pres-outlook.org | Richard Boyce

Uniform Lesson for February 26, 2023Scripture passage and lesson focus: 1 Peter 2:1-10We end our quarter on the theme From Darkness to Light with a reading from 1 Peter, reminding us that God has called us “out of darkness into [God’s] marvelous light” (v. 9).

Feb 6, 2023 | pres-outlook.org | Richard Boyce

Uniform lesson for February 19, 2023Scripture passage and lesson focus: James 2:1-12While our lessons have repeatedly surprised us with the exceptional nature of God’s choice, often God’s choosing of the least expected, this week’s lesson has to do with exceptions of another kind. Most Presbyterian sanctuaries, truth be told, have a seating order, whether stated or not.